Sudden cardiac death in children and adolescents: introduction and overview

Pediatr Clin North Am. 2004 Oct;51(5):1201-9. doi: 10.1016/j.pcl.2004.04.008.

Abstract

Sudden unexpected cardiac death (SCD) in a child or adolescent is a devastating event with serious impact on the family, the school, and the community. This article reviews the epidemiology of SCD in children and adolescents and includes a discussion of its incidence and etiologies. It also discusses strategies for prevention.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Death, Sudden, Cardiac / epidemiology*
  • Death, Sudden, Cardiac / etiology
  • Death, Sudden, Cardiac / prevention & control
  • Heart Conduction System / physiopathology
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Sports / statistics & numerical data
  • United States / epidemiology
  • Ventricular Fibrillation / mortality